This week’s pick is Lizzie from the Nashville Humane Association.

Lizzie’s Description:
-Lab/Chow Mix
-Black
-Spayed Female
-60 lbs.
-5 years old

NSA says “I am very friendly with kids.  Since I have had just one owner, I may do best as the only dog.  I do know the command to sit and have done good with small dogs since I have been at the shelter. I would like to meet the whole family when you come to visit me at the shelter.  I am a quick step, so let’s dance.”

For more information or their full listing visit Nashville Humane Association’s website.

View other adoptable cats, adoptable dogs.

Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 352-1010

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10AM – 5PM
Closed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 12Pm-5PM

Photography: Mike Noble

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by Doug Miller / KHOU 11 NEWS

All Content and Photos Courtesy of KHOU.com Houston, Texas

LA PORTE, Texas — A police officer in La Porte helped save a dog that was in trouble on a busy freeway on Monday, and now the story has gone viral on the Internet.

Cujo’s a jittery rat terrier with a bad hip who spends his days hanging around his house in La Porte; but, that all changed on Monday.

“I would describe him as a Napoleon-type of dog,” said Jeremy Zapalac, one of his owners. “He’s very short, but with a very big ego.”

Still, it was surprising when Cujo ducked out of an open door Monday morning and wandered away from home. The Zapalac family spent much of the day searching their neighborhood, calling in help from relatives to scour the area for their missing pet.

“We spent the whole morning, about an hour, looking for him,” Zapalac said. “It started pouring down rain. And he hates water.”

As it turned out, Cujo drifted all the way up to Spencer Highway, a short drive in a car, but a long walk for a little dog with a hip that forces him to toddle around with a slight waddle. Somehow he crossed the busy road and started walking in a moving lane of traffic.

Cujo’s story might have ended right then and there, but the shivering pooch caught a lucky break.

“He’s not going to make it if I don’t do something,” said Kyle Jones, a La Porte police officer who happened to be driving by.

Jones made a quick decision: He spun his car around and blocked traffic on the busy highway to save the life of a lost dog.

“When I saw it and saw the size of it, I immediately hit my lights and shut all the lanes off,” Jones said.

The officer stepped out of his patrol car and bent over, calling out to the dog.

“You know how Chihuahuas are,” Jones said with a chuckle. “You’re not really sure if you can trust ‘em or not. But he kind of looked at me and said, ‘Man, I’m glad you’re here.’ He let me pick him right up. Stuck him in the back seat of the patrol car.”

Little did Jones know that someone was snapping a photo that has gone viral on Facebook, drawing thousands of comments praising the officer’s simple act of kindness.

Jones turned the dog over to an animal control officer. Luckily, the Zapalac family had put an identification tag on Cujo’s collar. The animal control officer knocked on the family’s door and returned him home Monday evening.

“He was all wet,” Zapalac said. “He was soaked. We got him in wrapped him up, dried him up and he just slept in his bed all day.”

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This week’s pick is Tyler from New Leash on Life.

Brief Description:

-3 month old Puppy
-Male
-Beagle Mix
-Black/Tan

“Meet Tyler. He is 1 of 8 puppies brought to us by animal control. He and his siblings: Jenna, Jeremy, and Elena (to name just a few), were in foster care with their momma Karen. Tyler and his siblings are now old enough to be in a shelter environment so come on down and meet them! They all appear to be either Beagle or Beagle/Heeler mixes. Tyler looks more Beagle than anything with his black/tan coloring and big floppy ears! He is 5.6 pounds and is almost three months old. Tyler will be neutered, microchipped and age appropriately vaccinated prior to adoption. Tyler and littermates are $135 each.”

For more information on Tyler visit New Leash on Life’s website at http://newleashonline.org

*See more dogs at: http://newleashonline.org/index.php/adoption/dogs

New Leash on Life
Tuesday – Friday 12PM – 5PM  |  Saturday 11AM – 6PM
Phone: (615) 444-1144
507
Jim Draper Blvd (off Baddour Parkway behind Pro Bowl West – for mapquest use 507 W. Baddour Pkwy)
Lebanon, TN 37087
email: info@newleashonline.com

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This week’s pick are Blue and Lucky, two labrador retriever mixes, from the Humane Society of Sumner County.

Blue

Brief Description:

-Labrador Retriever Mix
-10 months -1.5 years old
-Female
-Spayed
-Up-To Date on shots
-House trained

“Blue is very sweet and well behaved.” A little shy at first but will warm up quickly with a forever home.
Full listing, click here.

Lucky

Brief Description:
-Labrador Retriever Mix
-8-12 month old
-Male
-Neutered
-Up-To Date on shots
-House trained

“Lucky is a wonderful 8-12 month old sweetheart who is going to make someone a great pet.  He seems like he would do great with a household with children of all sizes.
Full listing, click here.

For information regarding adoption requirements please visit SumnerHumane.org.

“Come give Lucky along with all of our other dogs a visit!” To view all their adoptable pets, click here.

Humane Society of Sumner County
16 Volunteer Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: (615) 822-0061
email: info@sumnerhumane.org

Hours:
Wednesday-Friday: 12PM- 5PM
Saturdays: 10AM-4PM

About The Humane Society of Sumner County (HSSC):
“The Humane Society of Sumner County (HSSC) is a small, private, non-profit (501c3) service organization that promotes the humane treatment of abandoned, lost, and displaced animals. HSSC provides temporary shelter, necessary medical attention and mandatory vaccinations, and sterilization to aid in population control. Our adoption staff joins loving, qualified and responsible people with these animals and works diligently to re-unite incoming lost animals with their people. HSSC encourages the public to help control the over-pet population through spay and neuter awareness and offers assistance to people who qualify. HSSC has diligently served this community since 1974 and is solely supported by donations.”

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“You’ve got to admit, dogs know how to show serious love for their humans. Their love can be seen pretty much every moment of every day, from the happiness they show when you come home to the longing look of affection they give when you aren’t doing anything at all.

Show some love in return (as if you don’t already) by capturing your dog’s personality in professional photo on Saturday, February 2nd at Harmony Designs Photography in downtown Nashville at Cummins Station. April Hollingsworth, renowned Nashville photographer, is hosting the event and will donate all proceeds to Agape Animal Rescue. There is a $25 per dog sitting fee. Any additional $10 per person will be added on for humans wanting to be photographed with their dogs.*

Be sure to arrive early, as the event is first-come, first-served and only runs until 2:00 p.m. that day.

Hollingsworth specializes in pet photography and has achieved amazing results in portraits of pets and family. You will come away with a rock-star-quality photo of your beloved pet you can keep forever. Display it on your mantle or keep it in your walled. Who knows, it may be the beginning of your dog’s professional modeling career. Make it work!

Last year’s Luv My dog Day event was a big hit, with over 40 dogs being photographed, and 2012 is already providing to be a winning year for Agape. Come support local dog rescue while showing some love to your favorite pooch this February. Showcase frame and gallery canvas specials will be offered to everyone who attends. Bring our dog’s favorite toy, treat, article of clothing or anything else you think would help make your dog feel comfortable in front of the camera.

EVENT TIME:
Feb 2nd from 9:00a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
(first come. first served)

PLACE:
Harmony Designs Photography
Cummins Station
209 10th Avenue South, Suite 146
Nashville, TN 37203**

Download the event flyer

*Children under the age of two will need another adult in the photo with him/her.

**Paid parking meters are available directly in front of the building.”

More information can be found at http://agaperescue.org/NewsEventsNew.php#LMD-2013

Photo credits: April Hollingsworth at Harmony Designs Photography

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Each week we will feature animals available for adoption at local shelters. This week’s pick is Baxter from the Nashville Humane Association.

Baxter Description:
Golden Retriever Mix
Neutered Male
45 lbs.
11 months old

NSA says “Hi! My name is Baxter Red and I came to NHA from another shelter. I am a pretty active guy, so I will need an active owner who loves to go for walks and play. I also need an experienced dog owner because I will need to learn some leash manners and basic training. I would be best in a home with older children, and will need to meet any dogs that you already have at home prior to being adopted. I am a fun-loving guy, so come visit me!.”

Photo Credits: Mike Noble Photography

For more information or their full listing visit Nashville Humane Association’s website at http://www.nashvillehumane.org/cTdview.cfm/cT_id/4/cTv_id/15/recordset/1386.

Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 352-1010

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10AM – 5PM
Closed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 12Pm-5PM

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Each week we will feature animals available for adoption at local shelters. This week’s pick is Skeeter from the Humane Society of Sumner County.

Brief Description:
-Coonhound/Beagle Mix
-2 years old
-Female
-Spayed
-Up-To Date on shots
-House trained

“Skeeter is a sweet girl who is about 2 years old and loves attention.  She loves to be played with and rubbed on all day.  Like most dogs here, she came here with no faults of her own and is looking for her forever home. For information regarding adoption requirements please visit SumnerHumane.org.”

For more information or their full listing visit the Humane Society of Sumner County’s information on Petfinder.

Humane Society of Sumner County
16 Volunteer Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: (615) 822-0061
email: info@sumnerhumane.org

Hours:
Wednesday-Friday: 12PM- 5PM
Saturdays: 10AM-4PM

About The Humane Society of Sumner County (HSSC):
“The Humane Society of Sumner County (HSSC) is a small, private, non-profit (501c3) service organization that promotes the humane treatment of abandoned, lost, and displaced animals. HSSC provides temporary shelter, necessary medical attention and mandatory vaccinations, and sterilization to aid in population control. Our adoption staff joins loving, qualified and responsible people with these animals and works diligently to re-unite incoming lost animals with their people. HSSC encourages the public to help control the over-pet population through spay and neuter awareness and offers assistance to people who qualify. HSSC has diligently served this community since 1974 and is solely supported by donations.”

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Each week we will feature animals available for adoption at local shelters. This week’s pick is Brutus from the Nashville Humane Association.

Brutus Description:
Border Collie Mix
Neutered Male
55 lbs.
5 years old

NSA reports “I am very playful and am a herding dog breed.  I make a great babysitter and do prefer no young children.  I do best with kids that are 13 years and older.  I have lived with other dogs, but not with cats.  I would like to meet and greet the family so come by and see me at the Nashville Humane Association soon.  We could play a game of frisbee.”

Photo Credits: Mike Noble Photography

For more information or their full listing visit Nashville Humane Association’s website.

Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 352-1010

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10AM – 5PM
Closed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 12Pm-5PM

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